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LS55PVN
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LS55PVN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
18
Passes
11
Failures
62.07%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
16 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 102,611 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2027 12 Jun 202616 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 102,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
3 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 100,207 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Chip in windscreen
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 100,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- centre exhaust system loose but not insecure
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,553 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 94,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,218 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- parking brake lever has a long travel but still has reserve
16 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front tyre has no wear left in it
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Spare tyre defective ()
- parking brake lever has a long travel but still has reserve
24 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,340 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Spare tyre defective ()
- parking brake has travel but still has reserve
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 83,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- parking brake has travel but still has reserve
- Spare tyre defective ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,258 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 79,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 79,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,989 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2021 12 Jun 20262 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,633 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2020 12 Jun 20266 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,779 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2019 12 Jun 202630 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,983 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2018 12 Jun 202614 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,983 MI
12 Jun 202612 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,901 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
6 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
7 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,343 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,150 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,155 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2014 12 Jun 20262 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,423 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013 12 Jun 202619 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,465 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2012 12 Jun 20268 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,759 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,764 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
20 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 27,764 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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LS55PVN was registered on 2005-12-20
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